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My name is Zachary Heil, and I've got legs. I'm also a musician and writer, but consider all forms of art as open territory. Give me any instrument, and I can compose you something. Just as well, give me any form of art, and I'll thoroughly express my ideas

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Grief: 1 of 121
I can't imagine which situation could be worse;A sudden loss and unexpected departure,or the fact that we knew you would leave,and we knew it for months.Even all these years later, I still can't process it.I still can't believe I can't talk to you anymore.How unfair, for us to lose youHow unfair, for you to never see your gra... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 8 of 656
I've mystified my ego for years plentyToo easily accepting the simplest of answersNever begging, never questioningAm I right?Am I wrong?Where does all that energy come from?Where has all that energy gone?Where now I've focused long and hardBefore was just a whisper, a fainted prayerSearching within the depths of this mysterio... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I'll be fine: 5 of 155
Yes, it's been a while since I've calledI'm sorry I left without saying a wordbut when the wind and the wild callthere's no time for goodbyesI left you my possessionsbecause I knew you'd enjoy them allA daily reminderOf a friendship everlastingOn starry nights I often look up and think of youWishing you could share this momen... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Determining if Wal-Mart really does have the best prices: 2 of 28
First of lowest/lower prices doesn't always mean you're getting a good deal, or at least your moneys worth. There are multiple points that should be raised when shopping at Wal-mart; Is it a better price than what another store has? what is the return and warranty policy of the product? Is quality lost with a lower price? How... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 55 of 654
Wow! This vivid imagination is no equalTo the absurdities and nuances within my dreamsWhat oddities saturate my sub-consciousWhat rarities are displayed so confusinglyAre they things to come, things that will be?Should I take them literally, or are they symbolic?Metaphors that will define my philosophies?Beautiful expression ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 50 of 594
You cannot see this thorn in my sideBut it is there, constantly reminding of it's existenceIn perpetual war with my sensesI feel the collapsing of my soulAnd its ensuing weakening of the bodyThe pain of losing someone, of being someoneThe struggle of helping someone help them self all in vain?This reality is such a burden to ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Video games marketed at young children: Too much, too soon?: 1 of 7
I'm running close to thirty now, and I've played through the ever transforming realm of video games. I've seen the robotic stick figures evolve to almost replicas of humans. I've played the games that were as simple as reading a golden rule books. I've also played some that were themselves like movies, very complex and in my ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why schools teach the theory of evolution: 6 of 40
The "controversy" behind evolutionary theory and the classroom seems to have exploded into a great mass of confusion in the last decade. The debate over the theory belonging in the classroom has been going on for many decades, but thanks to increasing media outlets it has become a personal ambition of many Americans to bring ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Recovering from low self-esteem: 5 of 32
In a modern world where image is favored over personality, it is increasingly more difficult to develop and maintain strong self-esteem. Popular media and social stigmas seemingly advocate derision towards people that are "different". As the economy regresses more, families are over-worked and stressed out. Fewer children are... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Gamers: Those who can, do; those who can't, cheat: 1 of 6
This article title reminds me of the creed- "If you're not with us, you're against us." Simply put, it's misleading and not completely true or false. Many gamers can reach achievements and goals in a game, all on their own and still cheat. Particularly while replaying games, some gamers like to use cheat codes, just to see wh... More..